Welcome to BAUMHOWERS BRACKETS "BEAT PAUL" Contest 

Who's Paul?
Paul Finebaum---popular Sports Broadcaster recognized by Sports Illustrated as having one of the top shows in the nation.  Can you beat his score in the Baumhower's Brackets "Beat Paul" Contest.  Register and see!

Who's Baumhower?
Bob Baumhower is the 2009 Restaurateur of the Year in the Mobile area---with restaurants throughout the state of Alabama.  There's a Baumhower's near you!  Bob's passion for food and great service has satisfied customers of almost 30 years!  He's also a former Crimson Tide football player and a member of the Ring of Honor for the Miami Dolphins.  Visit baumhowers.com for more info!  At Baumhowers---it's Always, Fresh, Friendly and Fun!

How does it work?
Register by clicking the "New User:  Register Now" above!  Then you will just pick the winner for each game up to 20 minutes before it is scheduled to start. If you don't pick in time the computer will select the most picked team for you. So, instead of predicting the entire tournament before it happens you get to pick the winner of each game as it goes along.  The more games you predict correctly---the more points you score!

Are there prizes?  
View Prizes.   Come on...it's a contest!  Even if we didn't have prizes---it's more fun than the office pool.

If the tournament has already started can I still play?
Yes, you can sign up at any point during the tournament.   Have fun---join in and play!!!  You could still win!

Can I play with a "private group" of friends and family?  
Yes. After you register and log in, just click on the "My Groups" tab. After that page loads, click on "Create a Private Group" and follow the instructions. Have all the fun you want---invite friends and family---your Facebook friends---the more the better!


What do I win if I beat Paul ?
Everyone who beats Paul Finebaum will win a free Southern Style Strawberry Shortcake dessert from the Baumhowers restaurant nearest you! This scrumptious dessert is worth paying double!!!  A signature spring and summer dessert---if you haven't had it -- you just don't know.... If you don't beat Paul---don't ever let him know who you are!  The overall points leader at the end of the contest wins dinner for 8 with Paul Finebaum---and Bob Baumhower.  And the dinner is top notch---Surf and Turf---prepared by award winning Chef Steve Zucker.  So make your picks count.  Score a bunch of points and chow down on some great cooking---if you can beat everyone else.  Can ya??